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At mine sites, dams are essential infrastructure that provides flood control, store water for mine use, and control runoff. But dams can also pose significant danger to people working near them if they fail.
At Federal Tech Day 2023, participants had the chance to virtually descend into a mine for a rescue operation, watch a robot that can rush into a wildfire and much more.
For 50 years and counting, our Benefits Review Board has helped ensure workers and their families receive a fair and impartial outcome – and the benefits they deserve – after being injured or sickened on the job.
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.
Front-line workers and managers at UMass Memorial Hospital are using the power of partnership to expand quality health care for their patients and create a better work environment.
May 14-20 is National Women’s Health Week. The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages women miners to check the condition and fit of their personal protective equipment.